Garnett likely to return to face Magic

The Celtics practiced fully with their starting five for the first time this season with the return of C Kendrick Perkins. He won't play until early next month. But Kevin Garnett likely will suit up tonight, a reminder that the Magic can't afford another start slow and play catch-up --- not against the Celtics' defense.

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The Celtics said Shaquille O'Neal missed practice after straining a stomach muscle missing slipping on ice. No, seriously. He apparently didn't flop. Shaq's job in Christmas Day loss to Magic was to get Howard in foul trouble.